Julia M. Grove
September 16, 2012
Julia M. Grove, 73, of Bristol, passed away September 16, 2012 at her home. She was born June 15, 1939 in Las Cruces, NM to Ray B. and Lela M. (Rogers) Holbrook and married Lee Grove on Aug. 6, 1956 in Las Cruces. He survives with a daughter, Cindy (Gary) Yoder of Bristol, 2 sons, Kenneth (Ida) Grove and...
Angela Joan Holdread
September 7, 2012
Angela Joan “Angie” Holdread, 46 of Elkhart, passed away September 7, 2012 at University Hospital, Indianapolis. She was born May 22, 1966 in South Bend to Joseph H. and JoAnne (Kollar) Carrico and married Thomas R. Holdread on July 26, 1986 in Granger. He survives with a son, Collin of Elkhart, her mother and step-father, JoAnne and Bill Duncan...
Tracy Lynette Clark
September 6, 2012
Tracy Lynette Clark, 22, of Elkhart, passed away Sept. 6, 2012 in Dayton, Ohio. She was born July 7, 1990 in East Chicago, IN to LindaCarol Clark and Troy Andrews. Surviving are her mother and step-father Linda and Steven Somerville, Sr. of Elkhart, father Troy Andrews of Columbus, OH, brother Steven Somerville, Jr. of Elkhart, maternal grandparents, Calven and...
Edward T. Gurka
September 5, 2012
Edward T. Gurka, 92, of Bristol, passed away Wednesday, September 5, 2012 at Courtyard Healthcare Center, Goshen. He was born November 13, 1919 in Yonkers, New York to Joseph and Nellie (Lorenz) Gurka and married Garnet B. Lehman on November 2, 1942 in Elkhart. She died October 25, 1997. Surviving are a daughter, Karen (Woody) Gustafson of Bristol, 4...
William E. Wiltfong
September 5, 2012
William E. “Bill” Wiltfong, 65, of Elkhart, president of Wiltfong Moving and Storage Co. passed away Wednesday morning, September 5th at Elkhart General Hospital. He was born on February 4, 1947 in South Bend to Leslie and Frances (Cataldo) Wiltfong. He married Kris Wambaugh on January 20, 1972. She survives along with 2 sons, Ryan (Amy) Wiltfong of Bristol...
William E. Muir
August 31, 2012
William E. “Bill” Muir, 57 of Bristol, passed away August 31, 2012 at IU Health, Goshen Hospital. He was born February 3, 1955 in Indianapolis to David J. and Helen A. (Judson) Muir. He is survived by 2 sons, Tony Muir of Middlebury and Mike Muir of Elkhart; 2 grandchildren, Kaydon and Chandler Muir and 2 brothers, David (Michele)...
Donald B. Harris
August 26, 2012
Donald B. Harris, 83 of Elkhart, passed away Sunday Aug. 26, 2012 at Elkhart General Hospital. He was born August 10, 1929 in Buchanan, MI to Donald and Leona (Stout) Harris and married Pat A. Kirts on Nov . 27, 1954 in Angola. She survives with 4 sons, Chris (Cathy) Harris of Edwardsburg, MI, Mitch Harris of Bristol, Mark...
George R. Lehman
August 23, 2012
George R. Lehman, 61, of Goshen, passed away Aug. 23, 2012 at Courtyard Healthcare, Goshen. No visitation or services are scheduled.
Roger D. Smith
August 14, 2012
Roger D. Smith, 59, of Elkhart, passed away Tuesday Aug. 14 at Eastlake Terrace, Elkhart. He was born Jan. 3, 1953 in Elkhart to John G. and Donnabelle V. (Rogers) Smith. Surviving are a brother Raymond (Marianne) Smith of Venetia, PA, a step-brother Robert Fuchs of Lynbrook, NY, two nieces Rebecca Smith of Manassas, VA and Elizabeth (Jon) Crow...
Robert C. Hieber
August 10, 2012
Robert C. Hieber, 76 of Elkhart, passed away Aug. 10, 2012 at the Hospice House of Elkhart. He was born June 5, 1936 in Ft. Wayne to Christian and Lucille (Beard) Hieber and married Nancy Rae Oelfke on Aug. 10, 1957 in Ft. Wayne. She survives with a son, Kevin (Tracy) Hieber of Elkhart and a daughter, Kim (Steven)...
Marilyn J. Cragun
August 7, 2012
Marilyn J. Cragun, 85 of Elkhart, passed away August 7, 2012 at her home. She was born March 10, 1927 in Elkhart to Herbert F. and Daisy M. (Eaton) Beck and married Charles W. Cragun on Sept. 21, 1946 in Elkhart. He died Oct. 17, 1990. Surviving are a son, Chuck (Kris) Cragun of Osceola, a daughter, Peggy Jo...
Colleen Stockdale
July 29, 2012
Colleen Stockdale, 87 of Elkhart, IN. passed away July 29, 2012 at 11:42 P.M. at home. She was born on March 13, 1925 in Elkhart to Harry and Bernice (Mathias) Cone. She married Bill L. Stockdale on May 25, 1963 in Elkhart. He survives along with two sons; Michael Stockdale and Douglas Stockdale, both of Elkhart, two nieces; Dara...
Thelma M. Christner
July 27, 2012
Thelma M. Christner, 95, of Elkhart, passed away July 27, 2012 at Riverside Village, Elkhart. She was born July 15, 1917 in Wakarusa to Reuben M. and Lulu (Myers) Molebash and married George E. Christner on November 6, 1937 in Topeka, IN. He died April 27, 1985. Surviving are 2 daughters, Nancy (Robert) Firestone of Goshen and Peggy Golightly...
Phyllis D. Alabaugh
July 25, 2012
Phyllis D. Alabaugh, 94 of Elkhart, passed away July 25, 2012 at Eastlake Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was born July 18, 1918 in South Bend to Floyd and Pearl (Stage) Wolfgang and married Robert W. Alabaugh on July 29, 1937. He died Sept. 27, 2005. Surviving are a son, Donald W. (Jeri) Alabaugh and a daughter, Linda L....
Doris E. Stout
July 24, 2012
Doris E. Stout, 79 of Elkhart, passed away July 24, 2012 at Eastlake Terrace. She was born July 3, 1933 in Elkhart to Louis H. and Leona (Hoover) Miller and married Robert E. Stout on Jan. 31, 1953. He died on Feb. 23, 1993. Surviving are a brother, Fred (Betty) Miller of Elkhart and nieces, Joan (Alan) Stemm, Ruth...
Barbara Jean Kennedy
July 22, 2012
Barbara Jean Kennedy, 74, passed away Sunday July 22 at home. She was born June 27, 1938 in Elkhart to Wayne and Rose (Kielczewski) Cormican. On Sept. 17, 1955 in Elkhart she married Jerry L. Kennedy who survives along with Daughters: Debra (John) Mealor, Dawn Kennedy and Danette (Mark) Barber; sons: Steven and Burt Kennedy; six grandchildren; one great-grandson;...
Tim McCavit
July 22, 2012
Tim I. McCavit, 60, of Granger passed away Sunday near Niles , MI. Tim was born March 1, 1952 in Elkhart to Marvin D. and Julia E. (Varner) McCavit. On May 30, 1985 he married Linda S. Holdeman who survives along with two brothers Kim (Marcia) McCavit of St. Joseph, MI and Keith (Ruth) McCavit of Wasilla, Alaska. Tim...
Jack R. Gaskill
July 15, 2012
Jack Gaskill, 75 of Elkhart passed away July 15, 2012 at Elkhart General Hospital. He was born on August 3, 1936 in Elkhart to Lloyd and Ruth (Kirkdorfer) Gaskill. He married Barbara Simone on Sept. 1, 1956 in Elkhart. She survives along with one daughter, Darcy Linton; one daughter-in-law, Heidi Gaskill; five grandchildren, Megan and Brock Linton, Alex, Evan...
George F. Datena
July 15, 2012
George F. Datena, 91 of Elkhart passed away July 15, 2012 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born Feb. 28, 1921 in Frankfort, NY to Frank and Mary (Frank) Datena and married Violet L. Johnson on June 14, 1947 in Cooperstown, NY. She survives with 4 sons, Frank (Jenny) Datena, Steve (Tina) Datena, Tom (Diana)...
Rachel Anne Sommers
July 13, 2012
Rachel Anne Sommers, born April 17, 1986 in Elkhart, Indiana rose to heaven July 13, 2012. Rachel was a licensed massage therapist in Plano, Texas. She recently moved from Princeton, Texas. Rachel graduated from Allen High School in 2004. She was an avid reader and music lover. Rachel had a genuine heart and a quiet soul. She loved animals,...
